By Kate Bradbury in Gardeners' musingsI have grand plans for my lawn. It's only tiny, but it will be full of pretty 'weeds', wildflowers and crocus. Butterflies will lay eggs in it, bees will drink nectar from it and I will sunbathe on it. Continue reading...

By Adam Pasco in Gardeners' musings08 March 2010 at 14:58When a letter starts "I must strongly protest at an article written by Adam Pasco..." then I do wonder what I've done wrong. Continue reading...

By James Alexander-Sinclair in Gardeners' musingsI am always in a panic at this time of year - there are so many things that need to be done. All before the end of March. So, the time has come to make a list. Continue reading...

By James Alexander-Sinclair in Gardeners' musingsLast week marked the beginning of a very important part of the gardening year. It was the official launch of the National Gardens Scheme Yellow Book. Continue reading...

By James Alexander-Sinclair in Gardeners' musingsIn the summer of 1825 Mrs Cox was sitting in the garden - probably enjoying the sun and, perhaps embroidering a sampler or engaged in some similar 19th Century pursuit... Continue reading...

By Kate Bradbury in Gardeners' musingsHow hard would it be to design green roofs for cars? Just imagine: you stop off to pick up some groceries, and on returning to your car, you find it's alive with the sight and sound of butterflies... Continue reading...

By Adam Pasco in Gardeners' musingsWhile I'm turning the heat down in my home to save energy and reduce CO2 emissions, here I am considering heating my greenhouse to protect plants and provide warmth for early sowings. Continue reading...